The service and repair manual for the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville — 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged |
| Trims | SSE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SSEi Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 181 complaints · 34 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Bonneville manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,540
- Accessories & Equipment 370
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 170
- Body & Frame 191
- Maintenance 41
- Brakes 296
- Restraints 169
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 200
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 134
- Engine Mechanical 197
- Transmission 269
- Engine Performance 1,383
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 107
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Bonneville
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 181 complaints and Pontiac has issued 34 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Bonneville. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Bonneville manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Bonneville?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the SSE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SSEi Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1996 Bonneville problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Bonneville, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1996 Bonneville wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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